Associate Professor​/Professor & Division Chair, Health Professions

* Directly supervises the faculty in the Division.
* Evaluates faculty and staff performance in consultation with the Dean.
* Supports and oversees the overall development of the Division faculty and staff.
* Recruits, appoints, and supervises Division staff and student assistants.
* Reviews faculty and staff grievances within the Division and makes decisions in consultation with the Dean.
* Promotes faculty development and recruitment for the Division. Evaluates faculty in accordance with evaluation guidelines and the guidelines for tenure and promotion. Makes recommendations to the dean for faculty appointments, promotions, and compensation.
* Initiates hiring of full-time faculty and hires adjunct faculty (includes working with HR, credentialling, etc.).
* Oversees the scheduling of courses and recommends implementation of additional courses and course cancellations as necessary.
* Addresses student concerns and is the point of contact for students.
* Oversees/manages student workers, GAs, and RAs.
* Manages budget requests and allocates funds appropriately to meet the needs of the Division.
* Oversees the Division's fiscal operations; develops and regularly monitors Division budget.
* Oversees strategic (includes short- and long-term) planning, direction, and development of the academic division. Works with faculty and staff to establish and maintain a long-term vision for the Division that is consistent with the College, Academic Affairs Division, and University missions.
* Ensures Division compliance with College, University, System, and State rules and regulations.
* Advises the Dean and Provost on academic matters concerning the Division.
* Earned terminal degree in kinesiology, healthcare administration, health sciences, physical therapy, or closely related field.
* A minimum of five years’ experience at a four-year university for consideration of rank of Associate Professor.
* Two (2) or more years administrative experience such as director, program coordinator, chair, or department head.
* Distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, and leadership meeting the CNHHS tenure requirements for Associate.
* Have experience in accreditation-related tasks and other institutional service activities.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Knowledge of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and database capabilities.
* Ability to work efficiently and effectively with all segments of the student population.
* Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position.
* Earned terminal degree in kinesiology, healthcare administration, health sciences, physical therapy, or closely related field.
* A minimum of 10 years full-time teaching experience with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor for consideration of Full Professor rank
* Two (2) or more years administrative experience such as director, program coordinator, chair, or department head
* Distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, and leadership meeting the CNHHS tenure requirements for Full Professor.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Knowledge of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and database capabilities.
* Ability to work efficiently and effectively with all segments of the student population.
* Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position.
* Demonstrated experience in program and curricular development
* Experience working with national accreditation bodies such as CAPTE, CAMHE, etc.
* Demonstrated experience supervising faculty and staff, supporting professional growth, and fostering a collaborative division culture
* Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.

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